New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-14
4 NJFC1NT MOTEMFNT

A SIGNjF C1NI NOV EUENI.
Delegates TO the Convention of Republican
Clubs arc already arriving in large numbers,
and the indications are that the opening Of
It's sessions tomorrow will mark new epoch
in the history of the party. The Republican
party has never been so strong as when 1t
aroused the most earnest cooperation
of tho young men, and young men
make up the bulk Of the member
ship Of the hundreds Of Republican
Clubs that arc to be represented. AT the same
time the aid and counS, of Older men will
not only be welcomed, but will be earnestly
sought. No doubt there VIII be many a gray
head in the gatherings at Chickcring Hall.
Their presence in the liaccs of honor, which
will doubtless be assigned TO many Of them.
will not dctract from the significance OF the
demonstration OF the interest and enthusiasm
Of young Republicans. The young men com
posing these clubs did a large share Of the
active work Of the last Presidential campaign,
and the spirit in which they are approaching
the next is sufficiently shown by the Fact OF
their coming together from all quarters Of the
Union six months in advance Of the National
Convention, to form IA National organization for
most encouraging sign, and new thing. The
Rcpul lean party has been strong with the
strength Of young men since the days OF the
Widc-A wakcs who did so much TO elect In
coin. but we do not rccaii any movement
cqualing this in its combination Of energy
and forcthOught
One Of the chief reasons for cncouIas cement
in this demonstration is that IT seems 10 point
to "a permanent organiZatiOn.and something like
continuous. systematic effort in party mission
airy work. 1t must be admitted that at present
our political methods are crude and Of too tenn
porary nature. With the beginning Of every
new Presidential campaign the party has
practically to be organized afIcSh. and a con
siderable proportion Of the campaign must be
consumed in drilling the new recruits into
condition of something like efficiency. 1t
certainly would seem that, with "A little moc
science of method. this waste Of time and
effort could be avoided. and, what Is none.
n momentum could be acquired, through the
steady maintenance Of organization, that might
be of vast service The formation OF IA per
manent league extending all over the country.
and having at al times an active membership,
would be legitimate party machine OF great
value. 1t would undoubtedly be Of great
benefit. also. if there could be a permanent
party headquarters. which might serve a "A
centre Of Rcpubi can influence. and as a store
house Of information useful in campaigns.
The expense Of such a headquarters would not
be great, and if the Republican Clubs chose to
combine to dcfray it, they would find that
il was easily met If they should feel that it
was beyond their proper sphere Of act IN, they
could doubtless exert strong influence III
favor Of the adoption OF such IAN and Of
many other methods Of rendering party work
more stable and thorough.
One Of the best signs Of this movement IS
that it is unscliish. ii is not in the interest
Of any candidate for the Presidency, or Of any
set Of party managers. II is not a machine
movement in any sense. but is literally the
Outgr0wth Of sentiment. Nevertheless IT is
also wise recognition Of the fact that the
best prnclcS are pOwcIlcSS without OrEaniza-
ton, and that the better the principles Of
party are the more complete should It's Organ
Ziti0n be. The convention, and the league
which viii doubtless be formed as the result
Of its labors. VII be able, by promoting these
tendencies, to render the party lasting ser
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